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HN03 RWU

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

155,708 mi
Last recorded155,708 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN03 RWU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2020 155,708 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust system deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer shoulders of both front wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

sill covers and full under trays fitted covering testable items

Pass 26 Jan 2019 150,885 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 144,505 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

engine light on

exhaust corroded

Fail 7 Feb 2018 144,501 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

engine light on

exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2017 137,314 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under trays fitted

Pass 6 Apr 2016 130,928 miles

exhaust hangers repaired centre section

rear brakes noisy when spun

Pass 5 Mar 2015 123,580 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 117,570 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

m.i.l illuminated

o/s/r tyre 3mm

underside covered making inspection difficult

wipers smear

Pass 2 May 2013 110,657 miles

Corrosion to offside rear brake components

Corrosion to rear metal brake pipes

Corrosion to rear suspension

Engine and emission malfunctioon indicator lamp on

Very slight scuff to offside rear seat belt

Fail 29 Apr 2013 110,546 miles

Nearside Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Corrosion to offside rear brake components

Corrosion to rear metal brake pipes

Corrosion to rear suspension

Engine and emission malfunctioon indicator lamp on

Very slight scuff to offside rear seat belt

Pass 1 May 2012 103,819 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

center exhaust hanger not fixed to exhaust system supported

engine light on

os wiper poor condition, clears screen

unable to fully inspect rear pads through wheels

Pass 4 May 2011 95,826 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 82,907 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine management light on

Pass 21 May 2008 53,951 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 43,016 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 34,159 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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HN03 RWU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 81,364 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HN03 RWU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HN03 RWU registered?

HN03 RWU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 March 2003.

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